Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards
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Which prefix means 'below' or 'under'?
Answer: hypo-
The prefix 'hypo-' means below or under, as in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
The term 'hepatomegaly' refers to enlargement of which organ?
Answer: Liver
'Hepato-' is the combining form for liver, so hepatomegaly means enlargement of the liver.
What is the anatomical term for the kneecap?
Answer: Patella
The patella is the small, flat, triangular bone commonly known as the kneecap.
Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?
Answer: -ectomy
The suffix '-ectomy' means surgical removal or excision of a body part.
The combining form 'nephro-' refers to which organ?
Answer: Kidney
'Nephro-' is the combining form for kidney, as seen in terms like nephrology and nephritis.
Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?
Answer: Sagittal plane
The sagittal (midsagittal) plane divides the body into equal left and right halves.
The term 'dysuria' most accurately describes which symptom?
Answer: Painful or difficult urination
Dysuria is defined as painful or difficult urination, with 'dys-' meaning painful/difficult.